Corporate Counsel in London

About Candex is a rapidly growing private global B2B fintech company on a mission to reshape the way businesses transact. Our tech-based solution makes purchasing fast and easy for enterprise buyers. Recognized in the ProcureTech 100 for Procurement Innovation, our SaaS Platform and accompanying services completely transform the buying experience for large companies around the globe. Buyers enjoy the simplicity of Candex for their purchases, vendors get paid faster, and procurement teams love the increased control they gain over purchases — Everyone wins! We serve companies in the Global 2,000 and our existing clients include some of the world’s biggest corporations. We’ve raised over $115M from leading investors including Goldman Sachs, 9Yards Capital, JP Morgan, American Express, Altos, Craft, and NFX. Available in almost 50 countries, Candex is expanding our already robust footprint and is looking for ambitious, fun people to join us on our mission to revolutionize the way businesses engage and pay their suppliers.

Position Overview: This position is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded lawyer who is eager to gain experience and make an impact in a fast-paced global startup environment. As Corporate Counsel, this high-visibility role will be a part of a small, tight-knit Legal Team and will report to the Deputy General Counsel. This role will provide negotiation and business counsel support for the company's commercial contracting needs (particularly vendor agreements) while also assisting with corporate governance and international subsidiary management. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys partnering closely with the business and developing their skills in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with strong mentorship and team support.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, with a primary focus on vendor and supplier contracts and NDAs, including SaaS, technology, services, and professional services agreements.
• Partner closely with operations, finance, and other internal stakeholders to support vendor onboarding, contract lifecycle management, and risk assessment.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on commercial and operational matters, helping teams identify and manage legal and regulatory risks.
• Support corporate governance for the company’s global subsidiaries, including working with external advisors to draft and maintain board minutes, shareholder meeting minutes, bylaws, policies, charters, articles of incorporation and other governance-related documents.
• Assist with international entity formation, maintenance, and new country expansion initiatives in partnership with finance and external advisors.
• Collaborate closely with the Deputy General Counsel, and other Legal team members on legal initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
• Support the legal team with operations and document management, ensuring legal records and agreements are organized, accurate, and up to date.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Strong academic background with a law degree (LLB) or equivalent, and completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial and corporate law, preferably with a combination of a reputable law firm and in-house legal department.
• Experience negotiating global commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, Services Agreements, Local Adoption Agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts.
• Data privacy experience is a plus.

Core Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal skills and a proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional, responsive, thoughtful, and able to effectively prioritize competing demands while satisfying strict timelines.
• Familiarity working across the globe, to support multiple time zones and cultures.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of our Platform and business model.
• Self-motivated, energetic, excellent interpersonal, conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to present complex ideas in easy-to-understand language.
• Highly organized and process oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment.

Why Work With Us:

• We are humble, hungry, intelligent and collaborative.
• Competitive Compensation – Earn a salary and benefits that reflect your skills and impact.
• Parental Leave – Take meaningful time to bond with your growing family.
• Flexible Work Environment – Balance life and work with adaptable schedules.
• Global Team + Mindset – Join a diverse, international team that thinks beyond borders.
• Home Office Setup – Get the gear and support you need to work comfortably from anywhere.
• Professional Development – Grow your skills with training and learning sessions.
• Internal Mobility – Explore new global roles and career paths without leaving the company.
• Team Outings – Connect and celebrate with colleagues through regular social events.

Our Values:

• Be a Stickler for Details – we think about the details when making decisions and ensure we haven’t overlooked anything.
• Debate, Decide, Deliver – Candexers foster a culture of open debate so we can make the right decision.
• Innovate to Simplify – we continuously look for simpler ways to do everything.
• Follow Through, Follow Up – we are always moving the ball forward – when we say we will do something, we do it.
• Attract & Develop the Best – we expect each hire to raise the bar, and once they start, they should continue to develop their skills with the support of leadership.
• Keep an Obsessive Customer Focus – our customers’ satisfaction is our obsession, and we will stop at nothing to make their experience simple & flawless.
• Learn & Be Curious – we foster an environment of continual learning and encourage challenging questions and believe curiosity drives innovation and improvement.
• Act with Integrity & Professionalism – we act with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles – ensuring our actions align with our values.